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Chickahominy Junction-Elmont-Fredericksburg Electric Transmission
Electric demand is growing along the I-95 corridor and across Virginia. To support reliability, add operational flexibility, and improve grid efficiency, transmission line upgrades are needed between Charles City County and the City of Fredericksburg.
Project Details
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Electric demand is growing along the I-95 corridor and across Virginia. To support reliability, add operational flexibility, and improve grid efficiency, transmission line upgrades are needed across Charles City County, New Kent County, Henrico County, Hanover County, the Town of Ashland, Caroline County, Spotsylvania County, and the City of Fredericksburg (approximately 43 miles.)
The Chickahominy Junction-Elmont-Fredericksburg Project proposes to:
- Rebuild the electric transmission corridor from Elmont Substation in Hanover County to Fredericksburg Substation and proposed Allman Substation in the City of Fredericksburg
- Current structures: Single-circuit 115 kilovolt (kV) and 230 kV H-frame structures
- Proposed structures: Double-circuit 500/230 kV and 230 kV monopole structures
(Note: some portions of the corridor conversion are being handled under a previously approved project. See DominionEnergy.com/ladysmithleeshill for more information.)
2. Add new 230 kV conductor, or wire, on existing H-frame and monopole structures from outside Chickahominy Substation in Charles City County to Elmont Substation (approximately 43 miles.)
- Current configuration: Double-circuit-compatible H-frame structures with single-circuit conductor; other side of structures is vacant
- Proposed configuration: No structure changes anticipated; Double-circuit H-frame and monopole structures with double-circuit conductor
3. Connect rebuilt transmission lines at key substations along the transmission line corridor from Chickahominy Substation in Charles City County and Allman Substation in the City of Fredericksburg
Benefits
- Maintains primary existing right of way
- New structures primarily located in the same general location as existing structures
- Complies with mandatory standards to ensure safety, reliability and to meet future needs
- Minimizes impact to the community and environment
- Strengthens area reliability
- Strengthens operational flexibility
View more images of the proposed structure
Community Engagement
You are invited to attend upcoming community meetings where Dominion Energy’s subject matter experts will share information and answer questions about this project.
The virtual meeting will feature a presentation from the project team followed by audience Q&A. A video of the meeting will be posted to the project website following the event.
The in-person community meetings will not have a presentation; you are welcome to attend any time during the meeting window. Members of the project team will be available to speak with you about your specific interests and questions related to the proposed work.
Upcoming Meetings:
Tuesday, May 5
Virtual Meeting
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Join Meeting
Thursday, May 7
Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio
125 Olde Greenwich Dr #190
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12
Doswell Community Center
16433 Washington Hwy
Doswell, VA 23047
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13
Caroline County
Meeting time and location will be updated shortly. Check back soon.
The virtual meeting will feature a presentation from the project team followed by audience Q&A. A video of the meeting will be posted to the project website following the event.
The in-person community meetings will not have a presentation; you are welcome to attend any time during the meeting window. Members of the project team will be available to speak with you about your specific interests and questions related to the proposed work.
Upcoming Meetings:
Tuesday, May 5
Virtual Meeting
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Join Meeting
Thursday, May 7
Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio
125 Olde Greenwich Dr #190
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12
Doswell Community Center
16433 Washington Hwy
Doswell, VA 23047
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13
Caroline County
Meeting time and location will be updated shortly. Check back soon.
What To Expect
Typical Proposed Structures
Typical Existing Structures (Rebuild Section)
Double-circuit 230 kV monopole structures
Double-circuit 230 kV and 500/230 kV monopole structures
Structure designs are representative, but configurations will vary and are subject to change
FAQs
This project is needed primarily to ensure ongoing electric reliability through Central Virginia. The proposed upgrades will also enhance flexibility and efficiency to support future energy needs, which are growing rapidly.
Your feedback helps the project team better plan this project. The purpose of our public engagement is to share, listen and learn from our community members. The SCC also considers public input in its review process. There are multiple ways to share your feedback with our team:
1. Contact us by email at powerline@dominionenergy.com or by phone at 888-291-0190.
2. Attend our public meetings.
3. Invite us to your community or property.
Any of these methods is a great way for you to let us know what is important to you.
Interested community members are welcome to request a separate meeting with our team. Whether you have a scheduling conflict during the community meeting dates, would like to discuss your property specifically, or would like to continue a discussion with our team following a community meeting, we are available for additional meetings by request.
Public engagement will continue throughout spring and summer 2026 to ensure all interested community members are aware of the project and have an opportunity to share feedback with our team. An application with the SCC is scheduled to be filed in late summer 2026.
Several active electric transmission line projects overlap the Chickahominy Junction-Elmont-Fredericksburg project area. Learn more about related projects:
Timeline
2026
Spring 2026
- announcements
- Community engagement
- Community engagement
Late Summer 2026
File application with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC)
2027
Spring 2027
Anticipated SCC ruling
Spring 2027 - Summer 2028
- Permitting
- Finalize engineering
- Pre-construction outreach
- Finalize engineering
- Pre-construction outreach
2028
Summer 2028
Construction begins
2030
Summer 2030
- Construction complete
- Restoration begins
Legal
The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has regulatory authority over all energy providers in Virginia. Among other responsibilities, the SCC validates the need for a proposed line and approves the route and structures. In reviewing a proposed project, the SCC must consider whether potential impacts on scenic assets, historic districts and the environment have been reasonably minimized.
View the SCC application review process
Once this project is submitted to the SCC, we will post our application and provide a link to the SCC’s case docket where you will find documents related to the case, as well as information on how to submit comments.
View the SCC application review process
Once this project is submitted to the SCC, we will post our application and provide a link to the SCC’s case docket where you will find documents related to the case, as well as information on how to submit comments.
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